Products of conception chromosome analysis | Classical cytogenetics

Test DetailsDetects aneuploidy, rearrangements, deletions, inversions
MethodologyChromosome analysis / karyotype
PerformedMonday – Saturday
Turnaround21 – 30 days
Specimen RequirementsProducts of conception (POC)
Sample CollectionSkin: Collect 3-4mm_ skin biopsy (about the size of a pencil eraser) and place in 50ml tube with transport media (provided by the cytogenetics lab). Villi: Collect 1 cm_ placenta by sterile procedure, and place in 50ml tube with transport media (provided by the cytogenetics lab).
Storage/Transport ConditionsRefrigerate after collection
Unacceptable ConditionsSpecimens in formalin (POC in sterile saline is acceptable)
Special InstructionsSpecimen must be received within three days; Send to Rapid Response or SLCH Central Receiving: Uniquely identify twins/multiples
CPT Code(s)88291×1, 88233×1, 88262×1, 88280×1

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